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A tripod is a piece of photographic equipment designed to prevent camera movement and support the weight of a camera. A tripod consists of 3 legs(compared to a bipod or monopod) which stand on the ground and have a camera mount on top.

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Is 61cm (24 inch) folded length too much for a tripod?

Do you consider this length to be too much when plied(closed) for a tripod? The weight is 1.95kg (4.3 pounds). Do you consider this would be inconvenient to use in the city?
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Which Canon lenses use a B size tripod mount?

Which Canon lenses use a B size tripod mount?
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Are Manfrotto tripod bases for video compatible with the photo line of heads?

I'm looking to purchase a tripod setup. I'm looking at the Manfrotto line of products. Does anyone know if the video line of bases is compatible with photo line of heads? Specifically, the 546B base ...
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Macro Photography - Monopod or Tripod?

I recently got a new macro lens and after a couple of outings I noticed it would be very beneficial to use monopod or a tripod (or some kind of support). I would prefer a monopod because it seems ...
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Mini-Mobile And Mobile Tripods - How To Make Them Hold Smartphones For Taking Good Still Shots?

I am mostly taking shots with my HTC Desire S 5MP smartphone. But for a long time wanted to get mobile tripod which is compact and easy to carry. The problem is with their mostly used universal 1/4 ...
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Is the bag in the Manfrotto 7320YB M-Y Compact Tripod Kit with Ball Head/Backpack/Gear Bag bundle weather proof?

I want to buy the Manfrotto 7320YB M-Y Compact Tripod Kit with Ball Head/Backpack/Gear Bag bundle for my Canon 60D I want a weather proof or resistant bag since my camera is not weather sealed. I ...
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Does an auto-aligning tripod exist?

Say you want to photograph yourself. The hassle is always framing yourself inside the picture while wanting to walk all around the camera to take snapshots with different backgrounds. Does this exist, ...
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Where can I get the tripod-to-camera adapter for my Nikon D90?

I just purchased a used D90, I had a tripod but I just found that the D90 didn't have the tripod mount (the adapter to mount the D90 to the tripod). Anywhere online I can buy that? Thanks.
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Which is a good lightweight tripod + ball head for my Canon 5D Mark 3 [duplicate]

I would like to buy a light weight tripod + ball head as I have never owned a tripod before. There are quite a few brands and multiples of offerings by each brand for tripods and ball heads hence it ...
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How do I select a good mid-range tripod for my Nikon D90?

Planning to buy a tripod for my Nikon D90, but not sure which one to go with. Currently I am working only with my kit lens, but am planning to buy some more lenses in the near future, so while going ...
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Nikon D3100 tripod [duplicate]

I'm an amateur planning to practice some night sky shots (I have a Nikon D3100 - 18-55 lens camera) - can you please suggest some good quality but not too expensive tripod for it, as I've said I'm an ...
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Which tripod? Manfrotto MK394-H vs. SLIK Pro 340 DX [duplicate]

I'm undecided between the two tripods. Which one would you buy?
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Should I get a tripod with a pan or a ball head? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: What should one consider when choosing a style of tripod head? My cheap $40 Slik with the HS-551 pan head needs to be replaced as my recent lens acquisitions push and ...
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looking for advice on new tripod ideas

I do own a tripod. it was $20 with one of those online bargains. I would like to upgrade it because its klunky, and still large even when its minimized. from my limited research, this one looks ...
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How good is Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 tripod for a beginner

I have Nikon D-90 and i am learning bit by bit about the world of photography.I am planning to purchase a Tripod as i have some money as of now. After doing some R&D i am putting my eyes on ...
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Going to Tanzania on Safari will I need a tripod or will most shots be from a vehicle? [closed]

Will I need a tripod or will most shots be from a vehicle? Should I purchase a window clamp?

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